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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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stall converter

i was wondering what sise stall would be best 9 or recomended) for a thirdgen camaro that i would like to make a solid street/strip car out of

and how much it would cost if any one would know off by hand?

thanks, kyle
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:15 PM
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From: Uniontown, OH
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: Under Construction
Axle/Gears: 3.70:1
a lot of people on this board recomend precision industries. I have never used ther product but if i were to get a converter it would be a vigilante.. Whatever you do, do not buy the run of the mill B&M, or TCI etc..
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Converter price is based on the quality of the converter. It is one item that you really do get what you pay for. A cheap converter is also an inexpensive converter. The better a converter is made, the more expensive it can get. A good full race converter can cost over $1000 while a typical stock replacement converter is less than $200.

Stall speed depends on a bunch of factors. Powerband of the engine, camshaft, rear end gearing and tire size will all determine the best stall speed to get. Typically a basic stock vehicle will be happy with a 2200-2500 stall speed converter.

The stall speed of a converter depends on how much torque is put into it. A converter than stalls at 2200 behind one engine may stall at 2500 if behind an engine that makes more torque. The rated stall speed of the converter is only a rough guess. You need a transbrake to find how much a converter will actually stall at.
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